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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102428  Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Higher Certificate  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 05  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The intended purpose for the qualification is to provide a fundamental knowledge of the criminal justice process and the principles which govern the investigations and the role of the forensic investigator. The practical skills required to apply the law and procedures pertaining to the efficient execution of a criminal justice and forensic investigation for investigative officers in South African Police Service(SAPS) and Financial Institutions, so that the development of pro-active skills to prevent the occurrence of economic crime by the implementation of specific measures and relevant controls. Development of autonomous and analytical thinking coupled with the ability to flex to the ever changing facets of an investigation and to perpetually update these skills.

Rationale:
Qualified learners of this qualification should have advanced knowledge and reflective understanding of and insight into the substantive principles of the subject. Learners will be able to apply the advanced knowledge, practical and professional skills. Demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge required to apply the subject principles. Learners will possess and demonstrate all the values and dispositions required to apply the subject in practice. Learners should further be able to demonstrate problem solving, team ship, self-responsibility skills, research skills, communication skills, technological and environmental literacy. Developing learning skills, Citizenship, Cultural and aesthetic understanding, employment seeking skills and entrepreneurship. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required National Qualifications Framework(NQF)-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning students may gain access, or advance placement, or status recognition on the condition that they continue their studies at this institution.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement is:
  • National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework(NQF)Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 totalling 128 Credits:
  • Criminal law, 40 Credits.
  • Economic Crime Investigations, 30 Credits.
  • Law of Evidence Criminal Procedure and Constitution, 40 Credits.
  • Forensic Auditing, 18. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcomes:
    1. Define and explain the mechanisms in the criminal justice system.
    2. Define an economic crime and to analyse the legislation and legal principles involved in combating such economic crimes. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria:
    The Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner:
  • Define, analyse and differentiate between the various common law rules and principles which govern the standards and procedures including the law of evidence which are decisive in combating economic crimes.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The curriculum is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module outcomes and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and includes summative and formative assessment to enhance applied competence from learners and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved, but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum. In order for all the assessment purposes to be achieved, Tests, assignments and an examination which reveal evidence of learning based on the criteria of adequacy forms part of assessment methods. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    There are similar international qualifications, but individual institutions have unique offerings which may or may not articulate with this qualification entirely. There is undoubtedly synergy in courses with variations ranging from slight to extreme synergy-depending on the institution. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows horizontal articulation and vertical articulation:
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Higher Certificate in Law, Level 5.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Diploma in Criminal Justice Investigations, Level 6. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.